Preparation for saliva flow
AssigneeInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
InventorsBrian T. Grainger, Derek Richard Farley, Ana Paula Ventura da Costa Lopes
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to products that promote saliva generation in the mouth through the use of various food grade acceptable acids. The products that enhance saliva production are preferably foods that are consumed in the mouth over a period of time of a minute or longer such as chewing gums, breath films, toothpaste and lozenges.
Claims10
A food grade composition comprising a flavoring component, the flavoring component containing at least about 8 weight percent acid or acid salts selected from the group consisting of citric, malic, adipic, tartaric, glutaric and fumaric acids;
- wherein the food grade composition is spends at least one minute in the mouth.
A method for alleviating dry mouth in a human comprising:
- providing a food grade material to the mouth of the human being for a minute or longer;
- said food grade composition comprising at least about 8 weight percent acid or acid salts selected from the group consisting of citric, malic, adipic, tartaric, glutaric and fumaric acids.
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